Hosting for the Holidays

Hosting family or friends for holiday get-togethers can be one of the most enjoyable parts of the winter season—but also one of the most stressful. Between the tasks of childproofing your home, preparing the guest bedroom, and stocking up on extra snacks, it can be easy to forget to create the right holiday ambiance in your dining room.

Setting a festive mood goes beyond putting up decorations or lighting scented candles—though these steps can certainly help kick start the holiday spirit. The furniture you use to host your dinner guests goes a long way in creating a cozy, inviting atmosphere. For example, a handcrafted dining set can add a distinctive level of class to your holiday gathering, while also providing ample space for serving dinner. Making sure your table is large enough so that guests don’t bump elbows while eating is a must for a pleasant dining experience.

The arrival of guests almost always means that you’ll need extra chairs—and your visitors probably don’t want to eat their holiday meal while sitting on a rickety folding chair. Handcrafted wooden dining chairs are sturdy and comfortable, further adding to a positive overall experience and reducing potential sources of stress or discomfort.

Of course, large dining tables don’t have to be used exclusively for meals—they can also serve as the perfect place for decorating cookies, wrapping gifts, and other fun holiday activities that can help your guests draw closer together. As you incorporate your handcrafted dining set into your holiday festivities, you’ll find that everyone will be better able to enjoy the holiday spirit.